The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled a large methamphetamine laboratory hidden inside a forest in Ogun State, leading to the arrest of three Mexican nationals linked to the operation.
In a statement released on Wednesday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said operatives recovered more than 2.4 tonnes of methamphetamine alongside several chemical substances and equipment used for the production of illicit drugs.
The agency disclosed that the seized drugs and materials are valued at over 362 million dollars, estimated at more than N480 billion in the international market.
According to the NDLEA, the discovery is among the largest drug busts recorded in Nigeria and represents a major breakthrough in the fight against international drug trafficking networks operating within the country.
The anti-drug agency added that investigations are ongoing to identify other members of the syndicate and possible local collaborators connected to the illegal laboratory.
More details via
thecable.ng
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